GMC Rajouri Gets Approval for 50 Additional MBBS Seats, Intake Rises to 150

Srinagar, Jul 21: In a significant boost to medical education in Jammu and Kashmir, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Tuesday announced that Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri has been granted approval for 50 additional MBBS seats, increasing its annual intake from 100 to 150. Sharing the development on X, Itoo said the expansion follows the recent increase in MBBS seats at GMC Jammu and GMC Srinagar and will create more opportunities for aspiring doctors while strengthening healthcare services in the Union Territory. “Glad to share that, after the successful enhancement of MBBS seats at Government Medical College Jammu and Government Medical College Srinagar, approval has now been accorded for an additional 50 MBBS seats at Government Medical College Rajouri, increasing its intake capacity from 100 to 150 seats,” she posted. The minister credited the achievement to the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding medical education, creating more opportunities for students, and building a stronger and more accessible healthcare system across Jammu and Kashmir.